In this bible study, we cover Matthew 5.1-12 looking at the Beatitudes. The Beatitudes are a list of 8 statements from Jesus, each with a promise. “Blessed” - happy, joyful, on the right path- is the person who follows each of Jesus’ calls. This includes a call to be poor in spirit, to mourn our sinful state, to be meek, to thirst for righteousness, to show mercy, to be pure of heart, to be a peacemaker, and to rejoice in persecution.The Beatitudes are a progressive ladder, with each separate step being critical to understand before attempting the next step. Some of the steps are easier for some than others, and that's ok, but we need to take these one at a time, and do our best to follow Jesus’ call. Keeping in mind that on our own, without the help of the Holy Spirit, we are not capable of any of them.

Outline:

00:24 - Introduction to Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount

02:10 - What is sanctification?

02:58 - Prayer

03:43 - Reading Matthew 5.1-12

04:54 - What are the Beatitudes?The name “Beatitude” comes from the LATIN: BEATUS - bā-ˈä-təs (“Bay a tues”) The Greek is μακάριος makarios mak-ar'-ee-osEnglish - “Blessed,” “Bless-ed” or “happy”

1 Peter 1.8

Think of the Beatitudes as a road map, better yet, think of it as a ladder. A step ladder of the sanctification process.

07:53 - Matthew 5.3 - Blessed are the POOR IN SPIRIT

08:05 - What does it mean to be poor in spirit?

STEP 1 - Be humble. Realize you are nothing without God.

John 15.5

Php 2.3-4

Read Luke 18.9-14.

Pro 16.18

13:51 - Matthew 5.4 - Blessed are THOSE WHO MOURN

14:06 - What does it mean to mourn in the Bible?

Gen 23.2 - Abraham mourned the loss of his wife Sarah

Rom 3.23

Rom 6.23

READ Rom 7.24-25 - 8:1-2

Prov. 28:13

STEP 2 - Mourn your sin.

20:01 - Matthew 5.5 - BLESSED ARE THE MEEK

20:14 - what does it mean to be meek? What is meekness?

Meekness is not weaknessMeekness is power under control

Matt 11:28-30

READ John 18:1-6. Jesus gives us an example of meekness under control in the Garden of Gethsemane.

STEP 3 - Be meek, Power under control.

Matthew 5.6 - BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO THIRST FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

25:55 - What is Righteousness? How is Righteousness defined in the Bible?

Isa 64.6

Rom 3.22

Titus 3.4-7

God is the ultimate source of all righteousness. So to hunger and thirst for Righteousness is to hunger and thirst for people to have a right relationship with their creator.

STEP 4 - Have a hunger to see people with a right relationship with God. Hunger for people to be saved.

32:27 - Matthew 5.7. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL

32:32 - What does it mean to be merciful? What is Mercy? What is the difference between Grace and Mercy?

What does it look like to be Merciful? Forgiving someone even when they do not deserve to be forgiven. Forgive someone even if they don’t even seek your forgiveness.

Mat 6.14-15

Rom 12.18

STEP 5 - Show mercy. Let go and let God!

37:56 - Matthew 5.8. BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART.

What does the world say about your heart, and what does the Bible say?

Jer 17.9

Article: https://www.gotquestions.org/pure-in-heart.html

Psalm 51:10,

STEP 6 - Pray and plead for the Lord to create a pure heart in you.

43:19 - Matthew 5.9 - BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS

43:26 - What is a peacemaker?

What is peace?

שָׁלוֹם šālôm

Pro 18.21

Isa 9.6

Rom 10.17

STEP 7 - be a peacemaker - not a mayhem manifestor

48:43 - BLESSED ARE THE PERSECUTED

2 tim 3.12

Luke 6.22

https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1-300/whatever-happened-to-the-twelve-apostles-11629558.htmlJohn 16.33

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In this video interview, Iron Sheep Ministries' board member Jeff Stasko interviews Renewal Prayer Network's president, Jay Richmond, talking about the challenges faced in ministry and how RPN comes alongside to support.

Renewal Prayer Network (RPN) provides:

- Interim Pulpit Supply (guest preaching)

- Church Consulting/Assessment

- Networking for Pastors/Leaders

- Prayer Counseling

For more details contact RPN:

https://www.renewalprayer.net/

1 (518) 330-7403

rpn.jay@gmail.com

Outline of talk:

01:32 - What is Renewal Prayer Network (RPN)? Don & Joyce Mostrom were the founders back in 1994.

02:47 - What does RPN do in a practical way?

04:35 - As you minister to the body of Christ, what are some of the things that RPN does?

11:41 - What is your personal story Jay? How has God prepared you for the ministry you have been called to? What was the transition like from full time pastoral ministry into full time with Renewal Prayer Network?

19:48 - Hardships in Pastor Jay's personal life

Irene Cirillo - Christ in action prayer

https://www.christinactionprayer.com/

29:36 - Reformed Church of Schoharie

32:52 - "I used to come up with the plan, and then ask God to bless it."

35:05 - Pride in the church - "I want it my way."

35:56 - Based on your vast reach in our area, what are some of the challenges you see for the body of Christ?

38:56 - What did Jesus command?

41:12 - What are some of the impacts of RPN on your personal life? Closing thoughts.

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In this Bible Study, Dave covers 60 verses; from Leviticus 6.8 - through the end of chapter 7. In this segment we see additional directions given for the priests as it relates to the six different offerings. In doing this, Dave goes through and does a quick review of each of the six offerings outlined in Leviticus 1-7: the Burnt Offering, Grain Offering, Sin Offering, Guilt Offering and the Fellowship Offering. Its a long study, but it wraps up this first segment of the book of Leviticus. Outline:00:51 - Teaching Outline:6.8-13 - The Burnt Offering6.14-23 - The Grain Offering6.24-30 - The Sin Offering7.01-10 - Guilt Offering (aka trespass or Restoration offering)7.11-21 - The Fellowship Offering7.22-7:27 - Eating Fat and Blood of an offering is forbidden7.28-7.36 - The Priests’ Share (Wave Offering / Ordination Offering)7.37-38 - conclusion02:57 - Lev 6.8-13 - The Burnt Offering (Covered in Lev 1)Gen 4.4, Gen 8.18-21, Gen 22.2, Lev 7.8, Lev 6.8-1310:21 Lev 6.14-23 - The Grain Offering (Covered in Lev 2) - Lev 2 - Gift - Minḥâ מִנְחָה - Gen 32-33 - Gen 43:11 - Lev 6.14-2314:59 - Lev 6.24-30 - The Sin Offering (aka the purification offering) - (covered in Lev 4.1-5.13)22:56 - Lev 7.01-10 - Guilt Offering (aka trespass or restitution offering, compensation offering or penalty offering) - Covered in Lev 5.14-6.728:14 - Lev 7.11-21 - The Fellowship Offering (AKA: “well-being” or “peace” offering (Covered in Lev 3). 1 Kings 8.62-63 Solomon offers a fellowship offering at the dedication of the temple37.18 - Lev 7.22-27 - Eating Fat and Blood of an offering is forbidden - Gen 9.4 - Lev 3.17 - Lev 17.10-1442:18 - Lev 7.28-36 - The Priests’ Share (Wave Offering / Ordination Offering)46:08 - Should people in ministry be paid for their work? Do we need to tithe to the church? Why? Where does it say that in the Bible? - Deut 25.4 - Luke 10.7 - 1 Tim 5.18 - 1 Cor 9.9 - Malachi 3.10-52:34 - Lev 7.37-38 - Conclusion & ApplicationJesus is the fulfillment of the entire Law (including the Levitical sacrificial system) - it all points to Christ. The Warren Wirsbe quote is from The Bible Exposition Commentary (link in bibliography below)Proof texts: - 1 Pet 2.24 - 1 Pet 1.18-19 - Heb 10.1-25 - Matt 5.17-18Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donateListen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheepContact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.orgBe notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zADReferences:Dave reads from an NIV (New International Version) of the Bible.Alexander, Desmond T., Dictionary of the Old Testament: Pentateuch. Downers Groce, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2003.https://www.christianbook.com/dictionary-testament-pentateuch-compendium-contemporary-scholarship/9780830817818/pd/17812?event=ESRCGBarker, L. Kenneth. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. https://www.christianbook.com/expositors-commentary-abridged-volume-1-testament/kenneth-barker/9780310254966/pd/54963?event=BRSRCG|PSENGane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004.https://www.christianbook.com/leviticus-numbers-niv-application-commentary/roy-gane/9780310210887/pd/210887?event=BRSRCG|PSENTenney, Merrill. New International Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1987.Purchase: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-dictionary-of-the-bible/j-d-douglas/9780310534891/pd/0534891?event=ESRCGWiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001. https://www.christianbook.com/the-bible-exposition-commentary-6-volumes/warren-wiersbe/9786125030474/pd/030474?event=ESRCG